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Photos: CU-Boulder proposes 8.7 percent tuition hike after $170M sports-facilities-upgrade pitch

Talk about awkward timing. There's no direct connection, monetary or otherwise, between CU-Boulder's proposal for an 8.7 percent tuition hike next year and a plan for a $170 million upgrade to the university's sports facilities; see graphics and more below. But a CU spokesman concedes that the schoo ... More >>

Reader: Joel Klatt needs to look around Aurora to see our diverse dining options

Mark Antonation was in the car last week -- perhaps cruising Federal Boulevard for the next installment of A Federal Case -- when he heard former CU Buffs quarterback and current 104.3 FM morning sports guy Joel Klatt wholeheartedly endorse the food of New Orleans, site of the Super Bowl, over that ... More >>

National Bison Day debuts today -- but every day is bison day in Denver

This is the first National Bison Day, a project pushed by groups that would like to make bison the national mammal. For the past century, every day has been a bison day in Denver, since the city has had its own herd since 1914 -- but if other bison boosters had their way, there would be two more her ... More >>

Seven Colorado icons we'd like to see immortalized in a corn maze

The Fritzler family will go down in history as proud, card-carrying Coloradans -- in large part because this LaSalle family has already made its mark in corn. For the past twelve years, the Fritzlers have created epic and (mostly state-centric) corn mazes, the most recent of which honors Broncos sta ... More >>

The Colorado Music Hall of Fame prepares for its third induction ceremony

Aurora theater shooting: Shawn Mitchell called Obama un-American on day prez met victims

Denver blog posts are setting the pace. Colorado Pols highlights a Facebook post in which Senator Shawn Mitchell called Barack Obama un-American on the day he flew to the state to console Aurora shooting victim families. Guess he didn't get the memo about giving partisan rancor the weekend off. Th ... More >>

Win tickets to the Colorado Music Hall of Fame induction ceremony dinner this Sunday

This Sunday afternoon at 3 p.m. at the Stadium Club at Folsom Field on the campus of the University of Colorado in Boulder, two local icons will be inducted into the Colorado Music Hall of Fame. Denver Folklore Center founder Harry Tuft and legendary concert promoter Barry Fey will be entered into t ... More >>

Here are your 2011 Denver #WebAwards news winners

​Here are the winners of the 2011 Denver #WebAwards in the category we're loosely dubbing "news," which means Westword scribes report on the happenings in these beats, right here on Latest Word. These are the winners only; for a complete list of finalists go here: "Here are your 2011 Denver #W ... More >>

Ram This T-shirts confiscated at CU-CSU game, but shirts preferring AIDS to CU diploma okay?

​The CU Buffs' 28-14 victory over the CSU Rams during Saturday's Rocky Mountain Showdown didn't feature the kind of bad fan behavior (including a 1999 riot) that's marred past contests. But did stadium staffers go too far trying to prevent trouble by confiscating T-shirts featuring the slogan ... More >>

Alec Burks, former CU Buffs guard, looks to be a lottery pick in the NBA Draft

Alec Burks.​If the NBA Draft plays out for Alec Burks the way the CU Buffs' season did, he'll be drafted in the middle of the second round. After all, the Buffs received a March Madness snub that had ESPN's Dick Vitale screaming something about Scarlett Johanssen. But assuming another injustic ... More >>

This Weekend in Stoke: Top five ways to punch, skate, run or ride your ass off

UFC fighter Brendan Schaub, photo via UFC.com​Punch out! On Saturday, the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) brings its Octagon Nation Tour to the tailgating party before the Denver Outlaws game at Invesco Field, where mixed martial arts fans can test their mettle at the punch strength stati ... More >>

Dave Logan signs new KOA contract, to remain voice of Denver Broncos for three more years

Dave Logan.​Only a few months ago, many University of Colorado fans were touting Dave Logan as the CU Buffs' next head coach. But it was not to be: CU's hiring of Jon Embree made it clear that Logan is unlikely to ever jump from coaching Mullen High School to his Division I dream job. So he's ... More >>

CU Buffs fans to protest NCAA selectors before team takes on Texas Southern in NIT

​A lot of us were upset when the CU Buffs got screwed out of an NCAA tournament bid. But Josh Siegel and Alec Segall decided to do something about it. They created the "CU RALLY AND MARCH TO COORS FOR ROUND 1 GAME OF THE NIT" Facebook page with the goal of simultaneously protesting the injusti ... More >>

UNC Bears: Can Devon Beitzel do a Jimmer Fredette and beat San Diego State in Big Dance?

Devon Beitzel.​The CU Buffs got screwed out of a ticket to the Big Dance, but the University of Northern Colorado Bears' Big Sky tournament victory means they'll take part in March Madness. Of course, most experts think you'd have to be crazy to believe UNC could topple their opponent, San Die ... More >>

University of Northern Colorado Bears one win from NCAA Big Dance: Watch out, Montana

Chris Kaba.​Yesterday, we noted that the University of Northern Colorado Bears might have a clearer path to March Madness than do the higher-profile CU Buffs -- and last night's exciting 73-70 victory over Northern Arizona leaves the Bears one victory from the Big Dance. A win over Montana ton ... More >>

CU Buffs could be passed by University of Northern Colorado on road to NCAA Big Dance

​We confess. We've been paying so much attention to the CU Buffs' chances of taking part in March Madness that we've given short shrift to the University of Northern Colorado Bears. UNC's had a mighty impressive season -- one that's earned the squad a marginally easier route to the Big Dance ... More >>

CU Black Outs: If white people paint their faces black at games, is that racist?

​A popular way for colleges to hype big games is to ask fans to dress in one of the school's colors -- and the most passionate attendees often paint their face and body that color, too. But when one of those colors is black, are white supporters who take brush to skin engaging in a racist act? ... More >>

Jon Embree, CU Buffs coach, flips Pac-12 commitments in 13 days (VIDEO)

Jon Embree.​Given that Jon Embree was hired as CU Buffs' head football coach in December, most fans were willing to grade his first recruiting class on the curve. But that may not be necessary, even though he and his staff only had thirteen days to get their players in a row.

CU Buffs basketball team best since Chauncey Billups glory days after defeating Kansas State

Levi Knutson.​When was the last time anyone other the parents of players paid attention to the CU Buffs men's basketball team? Well, there's finally a reason to start. Last night's victory over Kansas State marks the second straight win over a ranked opponent -- which has never happened befor ... More >>

Your team sucks!: Poor-Sport.com debuts high-flying dis banners at CU-CSU game

Full-sized photos below.​CSU Rams fans tailgating in advance of Saturday's Invesco Field game against the CU Buffs should keep their eyes on the sky. Because between 10 a.m. and 11 a.m., a plane is scheduled to fly past pulling a banner reading, "CU Sucks! Go Rams!" The plane will be carrying ... More >>

Colorado's departure from the Big 12: Good riddance, says Baylor

Sorry, Ralphie.​Last week, my wife and I accompanied our seventeen-year-old twin daughters on tours of four Big 12 campuses. Included among them were Texas and Baylor -- and at both of these stops, counselors took the opportunity to ridicule the University of Colorado, with a Baylor rep making ... More >>

Kyle Orton trade rumors take hit from Tom Brandstater release

"I'm still number one. Really."​Would you love to check out posts from Denver blogs? Hope so, 'cause here are three of them. Kyle at Bronco Talk sees the release of QB Tom Brandstater like so: "Perhaps the Kyle Orton trade rumors will settle down, and the Broncos can move forward with unmitig ... More >>

Brandon Gouin, CU football player, accused of supplying booze for wild Boulder High senior campout

Brandon Gouin may have fumbled.​On Friday, we told you about a Boulder High senior camping trip that led to three hospitalizations, trips to the county's alcohol-recovery center and a third-degree-assault arrest. According to the Boulder County Sheriff's Office, Brandon Gouin, a 21-year-old C ... More >>

Mario Solis-Marich to stop "boof"-ing the CU Buffs

Mario Solis-Marich.​A blog yesterday documented complaints from listeners about Mario Solis-Marich, a Los Angeles-based host for AM 760 who regularly refers to the CU Buffs as the "Boofs" -- a term whose first definition in the Urban Dictionary is: "Short for buttfuck." These gripes were share ... More >>

The Westword.com blog shortcut, September 15 edition

Photo by Nancy LevineHolly Hartnett.​It's about that time. Today in Cafe Society: • Behind the Bar with Holly Hartnett of Venue. • Under Fire: Caramel Groundhog Day. • Guess where I'm eating? • Denver's newest road trip: Interstate Kitchen & Bar. • Oktoberfest is for sale. Will some ... More >>

Annual CU-CSU showdown to enjoy at least a decade at Invesco Field

CU athletic director Mike Bohn as seen in a video announcing the Invesco deal.​When the University of Colorado at Boulder insisted on staging this year's "Rocky Mountain Showdown" with the Colorado State University Rams at Folsom Field -- supposedly to guarantee that at least six games would t ... More >>

First on returning CU students' agenda: Getting smashed?

"Um, do you have your license and registration?"​ Today, students start returning to the University of Colorado at Boulder for the fall semester, and school officials and local cops plan to greet them somewhat differently. CU's got a range of activities on the schedule, including an "Ice and D ... More >>

The Westword.com blog shortcut, August 10 edition

Breathe, Carolina, breathe!​Prepare for the jump to Warped speed. Today in Backbeat Online: • Over the Weekend: Warped Tour at Invesco Field at Mile High. • Over the Weekend: Kings of Leon at Red Rocks. • Over the Weekend: Houses at the Meadowlark. • Dialed In: This week's local music ... More >>

Star Power Forward

Grasping for Rooting Interest in the NFL Playoffs

Solid Gold (and Black)

Beaten back by Montana State, can the Buffs charge ahead with this new anthem?

Shanny and Snake Ain't Jake

The Broncos have begun to Plum the briny depths of the NFL.

The Blame Game

After Melo's pal takes the pot rap, others cop to jocks' past sins.

This Week's Day-by-Day Picks

Letters to the Editor

From the week of September 9, 2004

Off Limits

That's a wrap!

The Sky's the Limit

Colorado could be courting a winner in the NCAA Tournament.

Year in Review: Hall of Shame

Welcome the inductees -- both individual and institutional -- to the Class of 2003.

Busted Broncs

As college teams bowl for dolors, Shanahan keeps burning.

Department of Higher Earning

Other schools do the math as Metro State calculates the cost of subtracting athletics.

Eye of the Beholder

Two CU groups feel burned by a fiery sports column.

Football Fanatics, Arise

Put your pigskin pedigree to the test.

Best University of Colorado Athlete

Stephane Pelle

Warning: Autoerotic Content

Preach for the Stars

Meet Bill McCartney's good buddy, golfing pal and spiritual partner: Pastor James Ryle.

The Fat Lady Is Singing

LOGO MOTIVES

NIKE'S SWOOSH MAKES CU'S OFFICIALS SWOON AND ITS COFFERS SWELL.

MCCARTNEY'S GREATEST HITS

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